About us

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities, and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

What will you be doing?

As part of the Instrumentation, Automation & Control Services Team at Sydney Water – the Electrical Technician role will assist the business deliver ongoing project work on behalf of Sydney Water. Projects will involve our strategic initiatives in telemetry, instrumentation and industrial automation. Additional “on the job training” will be provided for the successful applicant.

- Apply Sydney Water safety procedures while working on assets.
- Perform project installation work as required in accordance with Australian and Sydney Water standards.
- Assist Commissioning Engineers to commission assets after modification work.
- Interpret electrical schematics and scopes of work to achieve successful outcomes.
- Contribute and provide active involvement in project team activities.

Who are we looking for?

Committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all Sydney Water employees, contractors and customers. This is a field-based role, and you must be able to work autonomously with an initiative mindset to make field-based decisions.

Qualifications





- A valid NSW Electrical licence with working knowledge of the latest version of AS/NZ 3000 wiring rules.
- Industrial Instrumentation certification or demonstrated experience.
- A current NSW driver’s licence.
- A valid or ability to obtain a current confined spaces certificate + OHS White card.
- Experience in installation of electrical equipment in an industrial environment.
- Experience with performing modifications to wiring within switchboards/control panels and documenting any modifications.
- Ability to work under limited direction and to deadlines.
- Worked with telemetry and interfaced SCADA systems and wiring desirable.
- Experience with instrument calibration procedures and relevant Australian Standards desirable.
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Perks

- Competitive Remuneration : We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
- 24/7 Wellbeing Support : Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance : Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
- Fitness Passport : Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
- Novated Leasing : Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

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